Hasbro said its boys sales plunged 35% to $253.7 million, significantly underperforming expectations for $340.1 million, according to StreetAccount estimates. The company cited tough comparisons with the year-earlier period due to major movie releases in 2012.

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Games and puzzles sales jumped 19% to $255.4 million, while girls sales soared 43% to $149.4 million, beating forecasts for $230.4 million and $116.2 million, respectively.

Separately, Hasbro and Walt Disney (DIS) on Monday announced plans to expand a strategic merchandising relationship for major entertainment properties. As part of the deal, Hasbro’s rights to Marvel characters were expanded by two years through 2020 and the toy maker will guarantee an additional $80 million in royalties to Disney.

Shares of Pawtucket, R.I.-based Hasbro fell 2.6% to $44.20 in premarket trading Monday morning, positioning them to trim their 2013 rally of 26%.